What is the cheapest way to get from Windermere to Otley?

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Otley is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Windermere to Otley?

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Otley is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Otley?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Otley station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Otley Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Otley?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Otley. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Guiseley via Oxenholme Lake District, Lancaster and Shipley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Windermere to Otley?

The distance between Windermere and Otley is 97 miles. The road distance is 68.5 miles.

How do I travel from Windermere to Otley without a car?

The best way to get from Windermere to Otley without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £29 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Windermere to Otley?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Windermere to Otley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Otley bus from?

Windermere to Otley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Otley train from?

Windermere to Otley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Otley?

The best way to get from Windermere to Otley is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Windermere to Otley bus arrive?

Windermere to Otley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Windermere to Otley train arrive?

Windermere to Otley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shipley station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Otley?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Otley is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Windermere to Otley.

Where can I stay near Otley?

There are 2826+ hotels available in Otley.

Windermere to Otley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 555 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Windermere to Otley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Shipleytrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
4h 22m
£29–58
Drive 68.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Otleycar 68.1 mi
1h 29m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
6h 5m
£21–33
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Windermere to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Shipleytrain
3. Take the bus from Shipley to Otleybus A3
5h 6m
Line 555 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to New Streetbus 555 / ...
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Shipleytrain
3. Take the bus from Shipley to Otleybus A3
6h 11m

Windermere to Otley by train and bus

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.5 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Otley, Leeds, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Lancaster to Shipley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Otley Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 5m.

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